A spokesperson for the Overland Park Fire Department said an Atmos Gas was using a backhoe to dig in the southwest corner of the intersection, trying to contain a gas leak when flames erupted just after 8 p.m.

Power lines and power poles were directly above the fire. KMBC's Haley Harrison reported that at one point, 2,400 customers were without power.

The flow of gas was shut off, and firefighters extinguished the flames at 10:20 p.m.

Chris Colabello hit a two-run home run, R.A. Dickey threw seven shutout innings and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Kansas City Royals 5-2 in testy matchup Sunday, taking three of four from the AL's top team.